a powerful light for use in foggy conditions, usually positioned low down on the front or rear of a road vehicle
fog light in American English
noun
an automobile headlight throwing light of a color intended to diminish the effect of fog, dust, etc., in the air
Word origin
[1960–65]This word is first recorded in the period 1960–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: buyback, go-go, parvovirus, pop art, proxemics
Examples of 'fog light' in a sentence
fog light
It also gets new fog lights with smart chrome and modified tail lights.
The Sun (2011)
Or use the highintensity rear lights without the front fog lights?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The fog grows denser, so you turn on your fog lights and windscreen wipers.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
February: using fog lights when there is no fog is illegal, antisocial, irresponsible and dangerous.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But in addition, when the fog lights are on, the car's speed should be automatically limited to 30mph.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The exterior styling is a youthful fusion of angles and curves, although the daytime driving lights look suspiciously like fog lights.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Start the engine, let it idle and then turn on the headlights, fog lights and heated rear window.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
New models come with 17in alloy wheels, a chrometrimmed sports grille and sharp front fog lights.
The Sun (2016)
We all drive with our rear fog lights on, apparently, even when the weather is dry and clear.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In other languages
fog light
British English: fog light /fɒɡ laɪt/ NOUN
A fog light is a very bright light on the front or back of a car to help the driver to see or be seen in fog.